Village · New York
Patchogue, New York
Patchogue, village, in Suffolk County, New York. Patchogue had 12,486 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,408 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,396 (±22). GEOID 3656660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,486
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,408 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,396 ±22
Median household income
$107,306
±$14,859 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$477,600
±$24,325 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,263
±$344 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Patchogue and what county is it in?
Patchogue is a village in Suffolk County, New York. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 5,490 residents per square mile in 2020.
Patchogue is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Patchogue lies entirely within the Town of Brookhaven, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Patchogue, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,486 people lived in Patchogue on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 12,408 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,396 (±22).
| Measure | Patchogue | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,396 ±22 | 1,530,146 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,325 ±343 | 512,565 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.15 | 2.93 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,797 ±376 | 580,772 | no clear change |
Patchogue's population since 2000
From 11,919 in 2000 to 12,486 in 2025: up 4.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Patchogue as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Patchogue?
The median resident of Patchogue is 39.5 years old; 15.9% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.3%. 13.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Patchogue | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 ±1.7 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.9% ±3.0 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±2.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 51.2% ±2.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.3% ±5.5 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.9% ±6.3 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±3.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±3.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.4% ±4.2 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.1% ±5.0 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±3.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.7% | −4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±3.9 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.1% ±5.9 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.9% ±4.6 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±4.8 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Patchogue earn?
Half of Patchogue's 5,325 households earn less than $107,306 a year (±$14,859), against $130,686 in Suffolk County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $87,668 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Patchogue | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,306 ±$14,859 | $130,686 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $120,788 ±$11,696 | $166,220 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,745 ±$4,839 | $57,164 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% ±3.8 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.4% ±14.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.4% ±4.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±1.9 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±2.2 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Patchogue?
Owners occupy 55.2% of Patchogue's occupied homes and renters 44.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $477,600 by its owner (±$24,325). The median renter pays $2,263 a month including utilities, and 41.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Patchogue | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $477,600 ±$24,325 | $578,400 | +$84,639 |
| Median gross rent | $2,263 ±$344 | $2,255 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.6% ±10.5 pts | 49.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,118 ±$209 | $3,320 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.2% ±6.8 pts | 82.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.8% ±6.8 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Housing units | 5,797 ±376 | 580,772 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±5.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.6% ±5.4 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.6% ±3.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.8% ±5.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.6% ±3.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Patchogue building?
Builders took permits for 270 new housing units in Patchogue in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 21.6 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Patchogue work and get to work?
78.2% of Patchogue's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Patchogue | Suffolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.8% ±3.4 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2% ±5.6 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.8% ±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.3% ±3.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4% ±2.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.4 min ±4.0 | 31.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Patchogue?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Patchogue, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $104,575 (Tract 1590) to $111,797 (Tract 1589.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1590Suffolk County | 4,536 | $104,575 |
| Tract 1589.02Suffolk County | 4,432 | $111,797 |
| Tract 1589.01Suffolk County | 3,428 | $108,750 |
| Tract 1588.05Suffolk County | 3,076 | $107,717 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Patchogue) · Census block assignment files
How does Patchogue compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Patchogue is the 2,751st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 69th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Patchogue ranks 447th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 69th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 239th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 122nd | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 447th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 476th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 361st | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 179th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 606th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 723rd | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,237th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,470th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,066th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 370th | 1,652 |
Patchogue's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Patchogue with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Patchogue?
11 of the 57 figures for Patchogue on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Patchogue are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Patchogue.